Linda K. Sienkiewicz, Author

What, Why, How: Janice Eidus on writing

November 19, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What: In second grade, I proudly wrote my very first poem; it celebrated New York City where I lived: “I love the city/ It is so pretty.” My desire back then was to grow up to become a … Continue reading >>

Three Sheets to the Wind: A Pirate Jamboree on Ocracoke

November 12, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Avast, ye hearties! Hurricane Florence forced us to reschedule our September visit to Ocracoke Island, NC to October, but lucky us, that's when the annual Pirate Jamboree was held. We got to … Continue reading >>

What, Why, How: Jack Ridl

November 5, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

What: I have been trying to write poems that evoke poetry for 51 years. I have also written essays, lots of blurbs, and every Thursday since the 2016 election a commentary with an appropriate poem. … Continue reading >>

Feral cat inspires memoirist to write children’s book

October 22, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Even a feral cat who has never lived indoors can find love, a family, and a home. The Story of Little White Faye Rapoport DesPres and I share a publisher, Buddhapuss Ink. I know from reading Faye's … Continue reading >>

Women Writers Share their Teenage Idols: Who made them swoon from rock stars to the silver screen

October 1, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Oh, my teeny-bopping heart Think back... did you have a teen idol who made you weak in the knees? Did you pore over 16 Magazine or Tiger Beat for the latest gossip about your favorite star? Some of … Continue reading >>

Beyond the Easy Gestures in Fiction

September 10, 2018 By Linda K Sienkiewicz

Oh, those flashing eyes! The other day, I laughed when I read the recent tweet of a fellow writer: “There's a lot of 'flashing eyes' in this draft. Need to fix.” Our fictional characters … Continue reading >>

Linda K Sienkiewicz

Writing life, line by line